HP Midnight Light

I once had a dream that was not a dream,

The bright sun is extinguished, and the stars are dimmed in the endless void,

Lightless, pathless, and frozen earth sways blindly in the dark and moonless sky;

Mornings come and go - but the day never comes,

People forget passion in the fear of loneliness;

Hearts that are cold and frost selfishly pray for the dawn.

—— Epilogue

- January 1979, 1 - Watson Estate

Francis invited Lucius into the reception room: "You said you have something to tell me in person?"

Lucius didn't sit down in a hurry: "Yes, I'm here to confess an unspeakable thing to you."

"In my opinion, there is nothing in this world that is unspeakable." Francis calmly motioned Lucius to sit down, "Please speak."

He let out a heavy breath: "I'm not to blame for the way things have evolved to this point..." He paused and explained Signus and his amazing plan.

"What a wonderful story." Francis commented.Lucius was keenly aware of the murderous intent in his eyes. He was no stranger to this kind of gaze. Lucius shuddered: "Please forgive my momentary obsession. I hesitated to tell Maggie, but -"

"I understand. You have your reasons, and you also have your involuntary." Francis sarcastically said.

"We didn't expect Signus to be so..." Lucius fell short, "so crazy."

"That's an understatement." Francis locked his eyes on Lucius's face, as if he could read his heart through those gray eyes. "When did they start?"

"In fact," Lucius was able to anticipate the coming storm, "their relationship began a few days after Signus's wedding—"

The sound of porcelain shattering exploded in his ears, and Lucius trembled instinctively. Francis, who was opposite, had already raised his wand and wiped the mess on the ground with a light wave: "Please continue."

"On Christmas Eve, Signus told the Dark Lord that Shafik was pregnant, and that the first results of the 'Source of Life' project would come to fruition this summer." Lucius hurriedly defended himself, "So I don't think we can continue Delay, I must tell you immediately."

"Maggie wrote to me and told me that Signus hoped to have a child with her, so is that part of the plan?" Francis' voice gradually dropped, "Does he think he can hide it?"

"Maggie may have seen Catherine, but she doesn't know her identity." Lucius simply said what he knew, "Catherine once sneaked into a dinner party at the Burstead Manor. It is said that Signus Very angry about it."

"Yeah, he's really angry!"

Lucius had nothing to say, he raised his sleeve and quietly wiped the sweat from his forehead.Francis looked past him and looked at the group photo taken many years ago on the display shelf. He had promised his late wife that Margaret would live a smooth and carefree life, but now the little princess he regarded as a treasure was his own. The carefully selected son-in-law cheated around.

Francis didn't know whether he was more angry with himself or hated Signus: "So, is Signus' plan just that? Doesn't he have further ideas?" Before Lucius had time to answer, Francis turned to him , "I understand human nature. It is impossible for a person who has lost his conscience to turn back. He must have another trick."

"I'd like to tell you everything, but I really don't know Signus' whole plan." Lucius replied hastily, "At least for now, he hasn't made any further plans public."

Francis smiled, and seemingly casually changed the subject: "By the way, I heard that you will be a father in a few months? That's just right—" He got up and came to a five-corner chest, and took out a bag from one of the drawers. The heavy stone box was brought back to Lucius, "I think such a gift should be unisex."

As he spoke, he opened the stone box, and Lucius couldn't help but widen his eyes - inside was a whole piece of sapphire, which was brighter, more beautiful and more luxurious than all the jewels he had ever seen in his life.

"The Kashmir sapphires have only been dug for ten years before they are extinct. They are polished by goblins and are said to bring good luck." Francis explained.

"I'm afraid it's too expensive." Lucius woke up in time, "I can't accept it, Francis."

"I had planned to leave it to my grandchildren, but now it seems that I can't do it. Please take it as a blessing from an elder, not to mention that Narcissa and Maggie have been friends for many years." Francis closed the box, not allowing Pushing in front of Lucius suspiciously, "Everything in the world is fake. After all, only gold and silver treasures will never depreciate."

Lucius couldn't refuse, he took the box with a half push, he knew exactly what it represented.

"I'm not stupid, Lucius." Francis joked meaningfully, "I won't keep sending my treasures to the Malfoy family's vault, so don't worry about it."

Lucius could only laugh apologetically.

"I'm waiting for good news from you."

-June 1th - Parkinson Manor

"You should take good care of this place," Cornelia looked critically at the furnishings in the hall, "You must know that some plants outside are about to die."

Both of Edmund's parents died young, and he had no other siblings.Perhaps because of the low population, Parkinson Manor always has a lifeless feeling.

"I'm not an expert in herbal medicine." Edmund replied coldly.Cornelia carefully looked at his unsmiling face:

"Why did my good sister bother you again?"

"Thanks to your dear cousin."

Cornelia took a few seconds to chew on his implication, and then she smiled gloatingly. "Well, Edmund, doesn't it feel good to be scooped up?"

"It's time to laugh at me." Edmund said bluntly, he glanced at her coldly, Cornelia's smile was still on the corner of his mouth, "Why don't you worry about what you should do."

"I'm not afraid of someone coming to steal my things—"

"—Then you won't come to me anymore."

Cornelia's face darkened, and this time it was Edmund who smiled.

"The relationship between Antares Selwin and Goyle has been tacitly approved by her brother." Cornelia said, "Although they didn't fall in love at first sight, they both felt happy with each other after meeting each other a few times. Not surprisingly They will have a wedding after Gore graduates."

"It sounds like everything is going well, so what are you worried about? Or do you want to go further and connect everyone in Slytherin?" Edmund laughed, "I heard that people who are eager for quick success often fall badly. But in this way, you and Signus are somewhat similar-one is eager to find mistresses for the Death Eaters, and the other is busy helping the Slytherins. He wants the marriage to fall apart, but you have to make a few more A beautiful thing. Frankly, you two are a match made in heaven!"

"Edmund, you have no reason to talk to me here. Sirius Black is your deadly enemy, not me." Cornelia retorted, "But Vera insisted on hanging from the tree in Greengrass." , I can't even stop it."

"I take back what I said earlier, you are purely jealous of her fierce love, after all, you have never been fascinated by someone—well, let's get down to business." Edmund stopped in time, "You just follow She means well, you understand the principle of 'making the best use of everything', right?"

"I hate your twists and turns."

"You can take this opportunity to propose to the Dark Lord to expand the scope of the 'Source of Life' plan." Edmund finally answered the question seriously, "In this way, Vera can get Greengrass, and you can also mess with Sig by the way. Nurse's rhythm. If everything goes well, maybe you can still hold Greenglass in your hands, and one more person is better than nothing."

Cornelia's eyes flickered: "Then I might as well take this opportunity to turn Signus' plan into mine—"

"The Source of Life project is a snowball, you just push it, and it's up to Signus to catch it."

"Signus will be crushed by his own snowball." Cornelia stared closely at Edmund, "What do you think will happen to him?"

"I'm also not a fortuneteller." Edmund glanced at her, "But you haven't forgotten our contract, have you?"

"Of course not." Cornelia frowned, "You just have to be patient."

"My patience is not infinite."

"What worries you now is that my good cousin protects her very well? It's not easy. After I leave Hogwarts, I will try to figure out Black's daily schedule, and then you can take advantage of the time and enter."

"It's not my style to sneak in—"

"If you really practice 'chivalry', why don't you come to your door and have a fair duel with Blake now?" Cornelia said sarcastically, "It's not a gentleman's idea to steal someone's love. Why do you have to be hypocritical now?"

"You seem to enjoy every moment of mocking me, even though I'm not your enemy!"

"To each other. If I were you, I would bother to think about what to do in the future." Cornelia looked around the empty Parkinson Manor, "Of course, I believe you have the ability to lock Hyacinth here Forever, but if that's what you want..."

"There's no need for you to worry about me, Rozier. If I were you, I would care about my emotional state. After all, you don't want to be left with little Avery and the like?" Edmund said harshly. said, "Rozier can't have no successor—"

Cornelia was not angry at all: "I won't rely on robbery like you, Edmund."

- December 1th - Hogwarts Castle

After waiting for a few days, Olivia finally blocked the person she was looking for in the empty corridor: "Regu, I want to talk to you."

Regulus stared intently at the open book: "I'm—"

Olivia took the book from his hand: "Why have you been avoiding me since the winter vacation?"

"I didn't." Regulus quickly denied, and when he saw Olivia's blue eyes, Regulus flinched.

He felt that he had stepped into a shameful vicious circle - on the one hand, he always wondered whether Olivia was being used or was willing to deal with him, on the other hand, he was nostalgic and couldn't let go of this feeling.Regulus had always hated the indecisive part of his personality, but he couldn't get rid of it.

"It has something to do with Signus." Olivia said with certainty.

"I'm just... busy with other things." Regulus lied clumsily, "Uh... you know, preparing for exams or something..."

"It's only been less than a month since school started, Lei Gu."

"Well... I read a very difficult book during the winter vacation—"

"I can't influence what Signus thinks, but I'm on your side." Olivia interrupted him and confessed abruptly, "I'm willing to go with you, no matter where we go, even if it's desperate Anywhere."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Regulus forced himself to laugh, "You don't have to go anywhere, let alone talk about The Fugitive."

"I begged Signus and tried to resist, but it didn't work." Olivia opened her eyes wide to keep the tears from falling, "I swear to you, Regu, I tried! But the whole family stood With him—mother said I upset my brother, my father accused me of not taking care of the bigger picture... Believe me, I didn't acquiesce in him doing that! I don't want to delay the wedding nor do I want him to blackmail you with it, Regu, I--"

"How could I doubt you, Ollie?" Regulus said loudly with shame and distress, as if this could erase his vague guesses before, "I know, I don't know what you said. I know. Of course you can't disobey him, Signus is not a simple character..." He hugged Olivia tightly and kissed away the tears on her cheek bit by bit.At a certain moment, he almost wanted to shed tears. This was the girl he had secretly vowed to love for the rest of his life. What made them stand at the end of the road when they suddenly woke up?

Olivia clutched the collar of his robe and whispered in his ear, "We can go, Regu. Get out of here and go to a place where they can't catch us—just like your brother."

"You don't care what Signus thinks?"

"Of course I don't care!" Olivia whispered tremblingly, "Look at Margaret, look at himself, is there anyone in this world that Signus dare not calculate?"

Regulus belatedly realized how long he had been duped by Signus's empty promises.

"But, Ollie, can you leave your parents behind? Can you leave everything behind? - wandering and homeless with me, maybe we will really be hunted to the ends of the earth, even in our old age And no peace—can you bear such a life?"

Olivia didn't answer, tears rolled down her cheeks one after another.

"Not everyone is Sirius and Hyacinth, and not everyone dares to pursue their heart's desire like them regardless." Regulus finally admitted, "Moreover, not only did they escape this time. 'Master Black', or a Death Eater. You know what that means, Ollie."

"I don't know how long I can hold on, Regu."

"Give me some more time, Ollie." Regulus promised, "Give me some more time."

Olivia suddenly took the initiative to kiss Regulus' lips, and without thinking, he immediately responded more enthusiastically.They hugged and kissed passionately in an empty corridor of Hogwarts Castle, letting each other's blood stain their own lips in a way almost biting, the moment the tip of the tongue brushed over the stinging lips, They tasted each other's love, sorrow and despair at the same time.

-the same day-

"I'm going to hold a small party tomorrow night, and I need to trouble you to help prepare it." Signus said to Margaret, "The guests invited are all people you know—Lucius, Sne Pu, the Selwyns, the Carlos..."

"I see." Margaret smiled harmlessly, "Will that Miss Shafik from last time also come?"

She watched Signus' expression twist subtly with malice.

"No." He replied quickly, and added needlessly, "Last time she somehow got an invitation card, it was just an omission."

"Don't make such a mistake next time." Margaret shrugged lazily, "I still haven't finished reading a few pages of the book, you can rest first, don't wait for me." After finishing speaking, she ignored Signer With a surprised expression, Si left the bedroom straight away.

It's funny, after learning the truth, she began to notice things that had been neglected before - Shafiq's visit was not an accident but a mistress' show off; old Mrs. Bulstrode's softening attitude was not due to Signus' persuasion ;As for Signus, his soft words represent both cautiousness and guilty conscience...

Margaret sneered at her own reflection on the window. They all regarded her as a nerd addicted to potion experiments and books, but forgot the persistence and bravery she had shown before.

She waved her wand to lock the door, walked to the desk and sat down, after a moment of contemplation, Margaret picked up a piece of paper and began to write:

"This letter is written by me. Indeed, the last time we met I told you that it was impossible for me to provide you with information, but I changed my mind. I am willing to take all risks of delivering information and will do my best to keep Sig All conversations with Nurse et al. are recorded and delivered to you in a timely manner.

If possible I hope we can have an interview and you will know why I changed my mind.I don't believe the Order of the Phoenix will allow you to maintain a correspondence with a Death Eater's wife.But I can tell you in advance that my marriage to Signus will not last long, and I can give you some more news before we tear ourselves apart, depending on whether you want it or not. "

Margaret opened the window and softly called the inconspicuous owl: "Send the letter to him, and bring back the letter."

- April 1 - Greenwich, London

"Come see our new photos, Hyacins!"

"You scared Brookshaw!" Hyacinth rolled his eyes at him. The kitten, who was enjoying the master's ear scratching, was baring its teeth threateningly at Sirius, but he sat down beside Hyacinth's bed indifferently, and took Take a photo.

"A group photo of the Order of the Phoenix?" Hyacinth changed her posture and lay on his lap, staring at the photo, "Isn't Dumbledore afraid that it will be taken by Death Eaters?"

"Anyway, the Death Eaters know who is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and who is not." Sirius pointed to the photo, "Here I am—"

In fact, this is not necessary at all.Even if he is not in the center, it will not prevent others from catching Sirius who shines everywhere.

How could she have thought that she would like such a person before?Hyacinth couldn't help thinking about this question.A handsome and arrogant, brave and rebellious, intelligent and naive... Putting all these aside, she has always regarded those with long hair, riding motorcycles and wearing black T-shirts with a rock-and-roll temperament as London street gangsters. Equal!

"Hey, don't stare at me for too long." Sirius easily noticed her distraction, he scolded like a baby, while gently pulling her hair to let her look at the other people in the photo, "This is Moody, Dorji, Dige..."

"These two are my uncles in name, have I told you?" Although she and the Prewett brothers have not seen each other for many years, it is still easy to recognize her relatives.

"No, but Dorcas has warned me not to mention you in front of them." Sirius laughed, "It is said that they had a quarrel about you entering the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix."

"I'm so honored." Hyacinth sneered, "Who won in the end?"

"Dumbledore came from behind." Sirius stared at the Prewett brothers in the photo for a moment, and then announced, "I don't like them, they don't suit me."

"Don't be like this." Hyacinth smiled, "I reminded you that you shouldn't be unhappy because of me and your colleagues."

"Oh, it's okay." Sirius shrugged, "Marlene already dislikes me, and it's no big deal to have two more Prewetts."

"You guys won't be making trouble again today, are you?" Hyacinth raised her eyebrows.

"No, it's just that the McKinnons looked at me slightly coldly. I strongly suspect that Ma Lin said something behind my back." Sirius said lightly, "Mr. He wanted me to cut my hair short, but I said no."

Hyacinth stared up at Sirius for a few seconds and then shook her head: "I can't imagine what it would be like if you cut your hair short."

"You must have seen it. I kept my hair short for the first three years in school. It's a pity that I didn't impress you enough back then."

"This shows that you with short hair will only stand out from the crowd."

Sirius slowly pinned a strand of fallen hair behind his ear: "The person who said that must be jealous."

Hyacinth licked her lips quickly: "Then why did you grow your hair long?"

"To annoy my parents," Sirius said honestly, "and Snape."

"Snape?"

"James tried to grow his hair long enough to annoy the perpetually greasy Snape, but his long hair was even more ridiculous than Snape's - like an exploding cauldron - and he had to do it himself. Of course, I did the job perfectly: I succeeded in proving James' bizarre theory that 'long hair is for handsome men'."

"You can praise yourself without bringing private goods."

"Then can you stop staring at me? Speaking of which, James and Lily invited me to be their best man today. They are planning to hold a wedding in August or September this year."

"And does he know that at weddings everyone looks at the best man and not the groom?"

"He only cares who Lily sees - it's been that way since years ago," Sirius went on, "he's been twittering about the wedding, and Edgar has called for everyone to take pictures several times and he hasn't heard it, In the end Edgar almost slammed the door in anger. Speaking of which, are you hungry?"

Only then did Hyacinth realize that it was twelve o'clock at noon, but Sirius pushed her back before she could sit up: "I can handle it."

"I know your cooking skills, Sirius." Hyacinth jumped down and chased into the kitchen, "It can almost be regarded as the fourth unforgivable curse in the world."

"It's all James' fault, he gave me the idea of ​​being a house-husband." Sirius rummaged through things, "Leave it to me, Hyacinth, people make progress through failure .”

Hyacinth leaned against the door frame of the kitchen and sneered, "My transfiguration hasn't improved much after all these years."

After 10 minutes, Hyacinth had been forced to move from the kitchen door to the stove—

"Too much salt!"

"It's okay, just add some water."

"Merlin, the soup is about to come out, please turn down the fire."

"Look, I'm off now."

"Did you put spices?"

"Uh...here we come."

"Stir and stir more."

"Hey!"

"Wait a minute, the spoon... where's the spoon?"

"Hey!"

"What's the matter? Wait a minute—"

Sirius suddenly grabbed her shoulders and forced Hyacinth's attention away from the soup: "Look at me."

"Huh?" Hyacinth stared into those gray eyes in confusion.

"Please marry me, Miss White." Sirius took a deep look at her, then suddenly knelt down on one knee and held up a ring like a magic trick, "Give me the opportunity to serve you different flavors every day." Soup."

The author has something to say:

Note:

1. The epistle is an excerpt from Byron's "Darkness", self-translation.

2. Kashmir sapphire: It means beautiful and expensive.

3. What Francis meant was that he only asked Lucius to help him with this one thing, and the two of them would have no other relationship from now on.

4. Regulus's suspicion of Signus began in Chapter 1978 of Volume 1, when Cornelia mentioned that Signus "even did not hesitate to increase the bargaining chip through his own marriage"

5. If Regulus runs away, Lao Fu will definitely not let him go, so this young couple can't run away at all.

6. As mentioned above, Margaret is writing to Sirius.The reason for her doing so will be explained later.

7. In the original work, Sirius has short hair at this time, and it is modified here.

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